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chai tea in tea cups
Authentic "Chai" Tea
Nothing is quite as satisfying as a hot cup of authentic chai tea made with the rich, bold flavors of Assam black tea, fennel seeds, star anise, green cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2
Calories 94 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

1. Crush and Boil Spices in Water
  • Lightly crush green cardamom pods with a mortar and pestle. Ensure the pods are broken open.
  • Combine water, cloves, star anise buds, broken cardamom pods and seeds, fennel seeds, and cinnamon sticks into a saucepan on the stovetop at high heat.
  • Boil for 10 minutes.
2. Add the Tea Bags and Milk
  • Add tea bags, milk, and sugar to the saucepan. Turn the heat to medium-high.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Pour the tea into teacups using a fine sieve.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 162mgSugar: 11gVitamin A: 198IUCalcium: 152mgIron: 1mg
Keyword authentic, Easy, Quick, spicy, sweet
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